A Deeper Love
"A Deeper Love" is a 1991 single written by Robert Clivillés and David Cole, and performed by Clivillés & Cole, [1] featuring vocals by Deborah Cooper and Paul Pesco. "A Deeper Love was the duo's fifth number one on the US dance chart.[2] On other US charts, "A Deeper Love" peaked at #83 on the soul singles chart and #44 on the pop chart.[3] Overseas, especially in Europe the single charted higher, going to #15 in the UK and #8 on the Dutch Top 40.[4]
Originally, Clivilles & Cole released an LP-single A-side that had their version of U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" which peaked at number six on the US dance chart as well as peaking at #54 on the Hot 100.
The video for these songs was actually one long featurette, beginning with "Deeper Love" and then continuing into "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" halfway through the video. The video was labelled "Pride (A Deeper Love)".
Cover versions
- In 1994 Aretha Franklin covered "A Deeper Love" which featured a backing vocal by Lisa Fischer, her version was produced by Clivilles & Cole and was later released as the lead single of her Greatest Hits (1980–1994) collection. The Aretha Franklin version also went to number one on the US dance charts for two weeks.[5] On other US charts, "A Deeper Love" went to #30 on the soul singles chart and #63 on the Hot 100.[6]
- The chorus was sampled for the 2011 song, "What Can We Do (Deeper Love)" by Tiësto and Anastacia. The song was featured in commercials for Škoda Auto. Anastacia released a solo version during the summer of 2012.
- In 2015 house producer Jauz released a remake of the song. With no additional vocals, just a change of genre.[7]
Song in popular culture
- The Aretha Franklin version was included in 1994's "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
See also
References
- ↑ "CLIVILLES & COLE - A DEEPER LOVE (A DEEPER LOVE MIX) LYRICS". songlyrics.com. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 49.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 100.
- ↑ 40, Stichting Nederlandse Top. "Clivillés & Cole - A Deeper Love". Top40.nl. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 103.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 216.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-25. Retrieved 2015-11-22.